Resorts

Bangkok International Airport

Overview

With wellness spas, Thai massages, duty-free shops and a great
selection of restaurants offering cuisines from around the globe,
Suvarnabhumi International Airport is one of the best airports to
use while in South East Asia. It is Thailand's busiest airport and
consistently one of the busiest in Asia. Over 50 million passengers
use Suvarnabhumi International Airport each year.

Suvarnabhumi means 'Golden Land' in Sanskrit and truly is the
gateway to the riches of Asia. Passengers are spoilt for choice
when it comes to shopping options at the airport. It also boasts
the world's largest single-building passenger terminal and the
tallest control tower in the world. The staff are incredibly
friendly and helpful as they are eager to ensure that all
passengers get a world-class experience when using Suvarnabhumi
International Airport.

Location

The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) east of downtown Bangkok.

Getting to the city

The Airport Rail Link (ARL) is the fastest way to get to central
Bangkok. The service runs from the first floor of the airport and
connects you to the MRT underground at Makkasan Station and the BTS
Skytrain at Phaya Thai Station. Public buses run several routes
from the Transport Centre to Bangkok, while the Airport Express
provides air-conditioned coaches between the airport and
first-class hotels in downtown Bangkok. There is also a Limousine
Service counter on the 2nd floor of the Arrivals Hall.

Time

GMT +7

Contacts

Tel: +66 (0)2 132 1888 or +66 (0)2 132
3888.

Car rental

Car hire is available from Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thai
Car Rental Association. Bookings can be made at the Car Rental
service counter at Arrivals.

Airport Taxis

From the airport passengers can catch a taxi from the platform
of the Passenger Terminal on the 1st Floor, Gates 4 and 7. Travel
time depends greatly on traffic but is at least 30 minutes and can
be much more. An exit fee is expected to be paid by the passenger
although this can be paid at the end of the ride. Passengers can
request the driver use the expressway which will cost a small
additional fee.

Facilities

Currency exchange is available, and ATMs are located throughout
the terminal building. Public telephones are widely available. A
tourist information service is located in the Arrivals hall on
Level 2, duty-free shopping and a myriad of restaurants, wine bars
and fast food outlets are also available.

Parking

Short and long-term parking is available at Suvarnabhumi
International Airport. Short-term rates range from about THB 25 for
the first hour to about THB 250 for the day. Long-term rates start
at about THB 20 per hour and go up to about THB 140 per day.

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Bangkok International Airport

Overview

With wellness spas, Thai massages, duty-free shops and a great
selection of restaurants offering cuisines from around the globe,
Suvarnabhumi International Airport is one of the best airports to
use while in South East Asia. It is Thailand's busiest airport and
consistently one of the busiest in Asia. Over 50 million passengers
use Suvarnabhumi International Airport each year.

Suvarnabhumi means 'Golden Land' in Sanskrit and truly is the
gateway to the riches of Asia. Passengers are spoilt for choice
when it comes to shopping options at the airport. It also boasts
the world's largest single-building passenger terminal and the
tallest control tower in the world. The staff are incredibly
friendly and helpful as they are eager to ensure that all
passengers get a world-class experience when using Suvarnabhumi
International Airport.

Location

The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) east of downtown Bangkok.

Getting to the city

The Airport Rail Link (ARL) is the fastest way to get to central
Bangkok. The service runs from the first floor of the airport and
connects you to the MRT underground at Makkasan Station and the BTS
Skytrain at Phaya Thai Station. Public buses run several routes
from the Transport Centre to Bangkok, while the Airport Express
provides air-conditioned coaches between the airport and
first-class hotels in downtown Bangkok. There is also a Limousine
Service counter on the 2nd floor of the Arrivals Hall.

Time

GMT +7

Contacts

Tel: +66 (0)2 132 1888 or +66 (0)2 132
3888.

Car rental

Car hire is available from Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thai
Car Rental Association. Bookings can be made at the Car Rental
service counter at Arrivals.

Airport Taxis

From the airport passengers can catch a taxi from the platform
of the Passenger Terminal on the 1st Floor, Gates 4 and 7. Travel
time depends greatly on traffic but is at least 30 minutes and can
be much more. An exit fee is expected to be paid by the passenger
although this can be paid at the end of the ride. Passengers can
request the driver use the expressway which will cost a small
additional fee.

Facilities

Currency exchange is available, and ATMs are located throughout
the terminal building. Public telephones are widely available. A
tourist information service is located in the Arrivals hall on
Level 2, duty-free shopping and a myriad of restaurants, wine bars
and fast food outlets are also available.

Parking

Short and long-term parking is available at Suvarnabhumi
International Airport. Short-term rates range from about THB 25 for
the first hour to about THB 250 for the day. Long-term rates start
at about THB 20 per hour and go up to about THB 140 per day.